Located on a side street in Georgetown, the Peacock Caf? is not the place to go for an intimate, quite meal. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a staggeringly noisy blend of club music and loud conversation held by people struggling to hear over the drone of the beat. TheContinue Reading
If you think napping is for toddlers, then you are completely mistaken. Due to natural circadian rhythms, people are naturally more drowsy in the afternoon, about eight hours after waking. Research actually shows that you can make yourself more alert, reduce stress and improve cognitive function with a nap. Mid-dayContinue Reading
Teachers will likely be more vindicated than surprised by the statistic that over 20 percent of students sleep in class. When the lecture starts or the lights go off for an educational movie, one in five students? heads will hit the desk for a ten-minute nap. Because sleeping in classContinue Reading
What do all these things have in common: Rubik?s cubes, lava lamps, the Beatles, Pok?mon, the iPod and Lady Gaga? They?re all fads popular over the past five decades; they?re what was ?in? at one point in time. There is no doubt that our lives are surrounded and influenced byContinue Reading
Between April showers and May?s warm temperatures, spring weather is unpredictable, calling for versatile clothing. Many of this year?s spring essentials are classic styles that have been updated to keep up with modern trends. These styles are functional yet reflective of the vibrant colors of spring. White There?s no needContinue Reading
The first day back from spring break, students in English teacher Bobby Forst?s classes were greeted by a surprising new face. Matthew Horne, the new long-term substitute, was also pleasantly surprised, although it remains to be seen if he will become a teacher here. “I love Marshall,” Horne said. “TheContinue Reading
Despite the widespread budget cuts the county is experiencing, several new classes will be available for students to take next year, including International Baccalaureate (IB) Film Study and guitar class. The process by which new classes are added to the curriculum is relatively simple. Possible courses are presented to theContinue Reading
Maple Avenue Restaurant incorporates a wide array of foreign flavors into their contemporary American style of food. Additionally, the ingredients are organic and supplied by local providers. The menu at Maple Avenue is comprised of small plates, main plates and sweet plates (appetizers, main courses and desserts, respectively). One ofContinue Reading
From human rights and blood donations to recycling and feeding the homeless, Marshall?s variety of service clubs offer a wide selection of causes to join. “I think it?s nice to have so many options,” junior Rayn Eperemian, press secretary for the Amnesty International Club, said, “they are able to beContinue Reading
Chemistry teacher Matthew Kirk has been teaching for a little over three years; joining the Statesmen this fall. At West Springfield, his former high school, he taught Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Chemistry; this year, his classes include Chemistry 1 and International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry. “I got my degree [in]Continue Reading
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